"Urashiki's 'Pill,' huh."
Looking at the spherical object atop the tree's dome, Kitagawa Minamoto's smile grew even brighter.
Of course, what he was doing differed vastly from Momoshiki Ōtsutsuki's methods. Momoshiki had instantly transformed Kinshiki Ōtsutsuki into a "peach," devouring both his body and energy entirely. Minamoto wasn't nearly as ruthless—he only wanted the energy; the rest didn't concern him.
"The other parts can be used for sacrifices. If I remember correctly, Kaguya did the same thing."
Kaguya Ōtsutsuki had offered half of Isshiki's body as a sacrifice to the Divine Tree. Minamoto planned to follow her example. However, he was curious about one thing—did the Divine Tree truly require an Ōtsutsuki corpse? Strictly speaking, when Kaguya performed her sacrifice, Isshiki was still alive...
"I'll take it step by step. There will be a result eventually. Worst case scenario, I can still study his Rinnegan."
As he pondered, his System refreshed itself.
[Mission Rewards Calculated] [Reward: Complete Information on White Kāma]
"Oh?"
Minamoto froze momentarily before his face lit up with surprise. He knew that the "White Kāma" was considered a failure among the Ōtsutsuki. After all, its inability to carry soul information meant it couldn't facilitate their resurrection. But such power wasn't necessarily meant for resurrecting an Ōtsutsuki...
"Although the system is rather abstract, its rewards are always just right. Especially..."
Minamoto focused on the information appearing in his mind. It was incredibly detailed, even including the reasons for failure and theories about bypassing soul information to create a standalone "White Kāma."
"This will save me a lot of time."
With a thought, the giant tree beneath him began to stir. In the next moment, Isshiki's "White Kāma" was delivered to the tree's crown by its vines. Simultaneously, Minamoto unrolled a scroll, allowing the Chakra of the Six-Tails to merge into the Divine Tree's source.
Roar—
In that instant, the Divine Tree's source began to tremble violently. The Chakra of the nine Tailed Beasts converged frantically, its vast aura reverberating throughout the towering tree. The energy rippled wildly within the entire "Heavenly Center" space.
"Alright, let's begin."
Minamoto sat cross-legged, placing one hand over Isshiki's "White Kāma." His gaze shifted to the "Pill" condensed from Urashiki's energy.
"Let's see what effect this energy from the Ōtsutsuki truly has..."
"Huh?"
In the starry cosmos, Momoshiki and Kinshiki Ōtsutsuki suddenly halted. They stared ahead, their faces filled with confusion.
"How strange. Urashiki's presence has vanished."
Momoshiki stroked his chin, unable to suppress his curiosity.
"Not just him—Isshiki's presence is gone too. And there's a new, unknown clan member."
"Indeed, an unfamiliar presence. And it feels peculiar."
Kinshiki nodded respectfully, his expression equally puzzled.
"It seems he clashed with Urashiki... But weren't clan battles forbidden?"
"Hmph, who knows."
Momoshiki shrugged dismissively, his interest clearly piqued.
"Besides, what's the point of forbidding battles? There are always ways to circumvent the rules, aren't there?"
Kinshiki nodded again, choosing not to answer the question. He knew full well that his protector wasn't someone who followed rules. When the time came, Momoshiki would undoubtedly devour him to gain his power and confront unknown enemies. While technically a violation of clan rules, if Kinshiki willingly offered himself, the situation would be different...
No Ōtsutsuki would ever abandon power, especially those forced to seek out Isshiki and Kaguya.
"Alright, let's speed up."
As Kinshiki pondered, Momoshiki spoke again.
"Whatever's happening, this Chakra serves as a beacon, allowing us to locate them more easily. Moreover..."
Momoshiki's lips curled into a sinister smile.
"I hope they continue fighting each other. That would work out perfectly for me."
"Brother, it seems your choice was correct!"
In the Pure Land, Hamura Ōtsutsuki praised his elder brother with admiration.
"That child is far more capable than we ever imagined!"
"Indeed."
The Sage of Six Paths sighed deeply, his voice tinged with emotion.
"The trials of the ninja world have honed his skills to an exceptional degree. Against the Ōtsutsuki, when the power gap isn't too large, his tactical advantage is overwhelming."
The battle between Kitagawa Minamoto and Urashiki had left them both awestruck. The sheer dominance displayed by Minamoto was almost surreal. But amidst their amazement, they found hope—the ninja world finally had someone to rely on!
"Still, isn't that child pushing things a bit too far?"
Hamura hesitated before voicing his concern.
"Devouring kin, ascending to godhood... While his goal is to sow discord among the Ōtsutsuki, couldn't this backfire?"
"Trust him. What else can we do now?"
The Sage of Six Paths seemed remarkably composed, or perhaps resigned to his inability to influence Minamoto.
"We only need to know that he stands with the ninja world. The rest... these minor skirmishes are not worth our concern."
"Minor skirmishes?"
Hamura was momentarily speechless. But upon reflection, he realized it was true. Compared to their own battles in the past, Minamoto's actions were indeed restrained—almost laughably so.
"That's true. Besides, haven't we already done something similar?"
Hamura nodded, then gave his elder brother a sly look.
"By the way, brother, wasn't this all part of your plan back then?"
"..."
The Sage of Six Paths rubbed his temples, his expression pained.
"Don't spout nonsense. Those are just rumors!"
"But they've proven effective, haven't they?"
"..."
"Look at that child. You yourself said his tactical advantage comes from centuries of conflict. Isn't that the result of your plan?"
"..."
"Even the previous reincarnation of Asura believed it. What else can you say, brother?"
"..."
"So you really are that cold and ruthless?"
The Sage of Six Paths chose silence, feeling a newfound kinship with Isshiki's plight. He was utterly misunderstood, a victim of coincidence. Who could have predicted things would turn out like this?
His patience wearing thin, the Sage finally took a deep breath and spoke ominously.
"Hamura, while I may not be able to do anything about Minamoto, I certainly can do something about you."
"Oh?"
Hamura raised an eyebrow, then whispered mischievously.
"Don't tell me you want to try this 'Ascending Path to Godhood' yourself?"
"?"
"And your test subject would be your own brother?"
"..."
"Brother, you truly are cold-blooded and heartless!"
"..."
Perhaps it was the release of long-held tension, but the brothers could now joke even in the Pure Land.
Meanwhile, their old friend, the Great Toad Sage of Mount Myōboku, wore a deeply troubled expression.
"Devouring kin to ascend the path to godhood?"
The Great Toad Sage murmured. While Ōtsutsuki infighting wasn't necessarily bad, what would come after? He couldn't forget what Kaguya had done all those years ago. If Minamoto-shiki wouldn't even spare his own clan, would he spare this planet?
"It's time..."
Taking a deep breath, the Great Toad Sage whispered to himself, his gaze hardening. After three years of waiting and preparation, his condition had improved significantly. It was finally time for him to act...
Within the Heavenly Center, violent energy scattered in all directions. The entire dim space seemed saturated with Chakra.
At the center of this Chakra tide, Minamoto sat with his eyes tightly closed. He could feel his bloodline boiling with unprecedented intensity!
"This level of energy far surpasses any of my previous enhancements. It seems Urashiki's 'Pill' is truly effective..."
Unlike Momoshiki, Minamoto hadn't consumed Urashiki entirely, but the energy condensed into the Pill was undeniably potent! He could clearly feel his eyes pulsating, his body strengthening rapidly, and the latent power in the center of his forehead growing ever closer to eruption.
Most importantly, driven by this Chakra, he could sense his internal energies accelerating their fusion!
"Is the Blood Inheritance Network being pushed toward integration?"
Minamoto whispered, uncertain how long this state would last. But the merging of Chakra, the unification of disparate energies, and the sense of "transcendence" washing over him—it was all truly extraordinary!
In this moment, he could perceive the nodes connecting different spaces with greater clarity. He could vaguely comprehend the most essential state of Chakra, and even faintly detect the flow of the "river of time."
"It's as if I can see the exact moment my attack lands after using Yomotsu..."
Minamoto murmured as his energy continued to surge and his internal Chakra continued to merge. However, Urashiki's Pill was reaching its limit. The once-rounded "Pill" no longer radiated golden light; it had grown dim and was slowly disappearing.
"But this should be sufficient..."
Minamoto whispered. In the next moment, he opened his status panel. His information immediately appeared before his eyes:
[Name: Kitagawa Minamoto] [Bloodline: Ōtsutsuki Clan (Development: 82%)] [Dōjutsu: Tenseigan (Full Moon Eye)] [Divine Art: Yomotsu] [Special Ability: Divine Tree Source (Nine Levels)]
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